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Date of Issue: July 2008
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ECO BLUE
Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC.
Risk R36 Irritating to eyes.
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IDENTIFICATION
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Product Name: Eco Blue Dangerous Goods Class: None allocated
Manufacturer’s Product Code: 134 Subsidiary Risk: None allocated
UN Number: None allocated Hazchem Code: None allocated
Poisons Schedule No: None allocated Use: Laundry detergent
Physical Description/Properties
Appearance: Free flowing turquoise powder Flash Point: Non flammable
Odour: Floral perfume Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Boiling Point: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Soluble
Specific Gravity: Not applicable pH: pH 11.1 at 1% solution
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS No. Proportion
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 >60%
Sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate 15630-89-4 1-10%
Sodium silicate 1344-09-9 1-10%
Surfactants Various 1-10%
Proteolytic enzyme 1395-21-7 < 1%
Ingredients determined not to be hazardous to 100%
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
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Health Effects
Swallowed: The product is irritating and corrosive to the gastro-intestinal tract.
Eye: Moderate to severe irritant
Skin: Prolonged exposure can lead to drying of skin and may lead to dermatitis.
Inhaled: Inhalation can cause irritation of the nose throat and lungs. Not normally a hazard due to the physical form of the product.
First Aid
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Phone 131126) or a doctor.
Swallowed: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
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Eco Blue
Eye: If in eyes, hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: If skin or hair contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
Inhaled: Remove to fresh air. If required seek medical attention.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically for a moderately alkaline powder.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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Exposure Standards: None established. Should be considered a ‘Nuisance
Particulate’ - 10 mg/m3 measured as inspirable dust (TWA) .
Engineering Controls: Good natural ventilation is adequate under normal operating conditions.
Personal Protection: No special equipment is needed when handling small quantities except rubber gloves if skin is sensitive. If handling large amounts safety glasses or goggles are recommended.
Flammability: Not flammable under conditions of use.
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
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Storage and Transport: Store in a cool dry place. Do not store near strong acids or foodstuffs. Not defined as Dangerous Goods Code.
Spills and Disposal: Scoop up for recovery or disposal. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes, and avoid generating dust. For major spills wear protective equipment to protect against skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust. Minor amounts can be washed
away with plenty of water.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Non combustible. If in a fire may decompose on heating and produce fumes of sulphur oxides , oxygen and carbon dioxide.
OTHER INFORMATION: All surfactants are fully biodegradable.
CONTACT POINT: Emergency Use
Poisons Information Centre 131126
Managing Director (08) 8260 6575 business hours
0421 384 660 after hours
This information is based on data believed by Chesser Chemicals Pty. Ltd. to be accurate at the time of writing. It is given in good faith, but no warranty expressed or implied is made as to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise. Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at his/her own risk absolutely and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure their proper use.